The boxes then sit in the count center over night, but under police guard. The next day, the count - which is the real run - begins. Count centers can be big, the RDS in Dublin counts hundred of ballot boxes, divided up into tens per constituency.
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There's a media moratorium on polls in the 24 hours before an election, a period of reflection. And there's a referendum commission who writes neutral advice on the referendums and sends it to everyone. http://refcom.ie for their take on this week's.
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Ireland's turnout rates haven't been great for the past 20 years or so, but in general it's still a pretty robust democracy. As I write, my parents are out canvassing and knocking on doors to encourage people to vote! /end
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And a picture of some spoiled ballot papers. (I have lots more examples of these!)pic.twitter.com/fMtLc0TJ6S
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